Steel prop and scaffolding imports in Algeria: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Algeria imported steel prop and scaffolding worth $25.9 million (8.4 thousand tonnes). Value rose 75% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 5% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $37.1 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $25.9M | 8.4K t |
| 2023 | $14.8M | 5.5K t |
| 2022 | $7.4M | 2.9K t |
| 2021 | $6.0M | 3.6K t |
| 2020 | $6.7M | 3.8K t |
| 2019 | $13.4M | 6.8K t |
| 2018 | $22.4M | 9.8K t |
| 2017 | $37.1M | 24.7K t |
Where Algeria imports steel prop and scaffolding from
Most of the value came from Egypt (37%), Portugal (25%), France (10%). Among the main suppliers, Portugal grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.09 per kg, 51% above the world average of $2.05. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Algeria?
The shipment records behind Algeria steel prop and scaffolding imports (HS 7308.40): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 7308.40: Iron or steel: structures and parts thereof, props and similar equipment for scaffolding, shuttering or pit-propping.
Common questions
What is the value of steel prop and scaffolding imported by Algeria?
Algeria imported steel prop and scaffolding worth $25.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 54th of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 75% on 2023.
Which countries supply steel prop and scaffolding to Algeria?
Egypt was the largest supplier with 37% of the value ($9.6 million), followed by Portugal (25%) and France (10%). The top three together account for 72%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 688% on the year.
What is the average import price of steel prop and scaffolding per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.09 per kg in 2024, 51% above the world average of $2.05 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of steel prop and scaffolding to Algeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $37.1 million in 2017 to $25.9 million in 2024, a fall of 30%. The peak was 2017 at $37.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $16.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for steel prop and scaffolding?
The HS code for steel prop and scaffolding is subheading 7308.40. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7308 page.
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